Faith & Worship
Your Word reveals to us a simple truth,
that sin entered this world
through human folly
in believing we could be like you,
and permeated history
through envy, selfishness and greed.
Yet sin, which holds us tight
within its grasp
cannot resist a heart that is touched
by your grace through Jesus Christ,
cannot contend with Living Water
pouring into hearts and souls.
Your Word reveals to us a simple truth,
that sin is defeated
and we can become
the people we were always meant to be,
by your grace through Jesus Christ.
You were a man of suffering
acquainted with grief,
loved and despised in equal measure.
You understand humanity,
know our failings,
love us despite the people that we are.
When we, like Peter, deny you
by word or action,
forgive us.
When we, like Judas, are tempted
to follow a different path,
forgive us.
When we, like those in the crowd
allow you to be crucified,
forgive us.
Bring us to the foot of the Cross
to stand next to the one who,
looking into your eyes declared
'Surely this is the Son of God'
Small group Bible studies, whether face to face or via Zoom are great ways to explore the Bible, but also help build up our fellowship as believers, a space within which we can feel safe to share our doubts or questions.
The Bible studies here are written to be easy to follow, and have lots of discussion questions and images that speak into the themes covered in a growing range of around 70 studies, written for Advent, Lent or any time of the year.
Studies are downloaded in pdf format which can be accessed on most devices, from mobiles to laptops, or printed off, if that suits you best.
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These prayers come from a variety of sources, and are a mix of contemporary and traditional prayers, some which go back to the early saints!
There's a continuing interest in the simplicity of this way of prayer, centred often in the Trinity.
Bless this house and those within.
Bless our giving and receiving.
Bless our words and conversation.
Bless our hands and recreation.
Bless our sowing and our growing.
Bless our coming and our going.
Bless all who enter and depart.
Bless this house, your peace impart.
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Several pages of prayers for those struggling with life in so many ways.
"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15)
I bring to you my body,
muscle and sinew,
artery and vein.
bone and joint,
the miracle that is me.
I bring to you my brokenness,
and ask for healing,
restoration,
freedom to be
the person I could be.
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We often find Jesus pausing in his journey to speak with individuals - men and women, rich and poor, insiders and outsiders, the confident and the ashamed. He listens as much as he speaks. He notices the people others pass by. He doesn’t deliver pre-packaged answers but draws out hearts, questions, and possibilities.
These encounters show us that faith often begins not in the crowd but in the conversation. These five studies look at how the Bible can help in our understanding of this theme.
The five studies have plenty of material to keep a group going for an evening. Lots of discussion questions, artwork, notes and suggestions for prayer. Individual studies copy onto 2 dble sides of A4 paper for ease of use, or are easy to view on mobile devices.
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One of many downloadable resources from the shop
A blessings is great to share with those we love, as well as an ending to a service of worship! This page has been expanded with lots more prayers!
The peace of God be in your heart
The grace of God be in your words
The love of God be in your hands
The joy of God be in your soul
and in the song that your life sings.
Let the majesty of the Father
be the light by which you walk,
the compassion of the Son
be the love by which you walk,
the presence of the Spirit
be the power by which you walk.
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Here's a Freebie for you!
A four part Bible study on the theme of 'Sharing a meal with Jesus'. None of the usual fancy artwork etc., but each of the studies has a reflection on a shared meal with Jesus, and there's lots of discussion questions as with all the studies on the website.
The studies are on saved as a pdf so easy to work with and pass round a group
Click here for the download link
In the meeting of our lives,
be the focus of all that we are.
In the singing of the hymns,
the prayers that we shall make,
the reading of your Word
and the preaching of the same.
Speak to us, encourage and forgive us.
In the meeting of our lives, Lord,
be the focus of all that we are. Amen
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Prayers of thanksgiving for the offering during worship
We bring you only what is yours, Creator God,
that you might use this offering and the giver
for the building up of your kingdom
and the glory of your name. Amen.
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In the noise and pace of everyday life, it can be hard to pause long enough to hear God’s voice. Yet those quiet moments alone with Him can become the most life-giving part of our day.
Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s simply time spent with the One who loves us most. Setting aside a few quiet minutes each day can transform the way we see and live each moment.
You are the whisper in the breeze,
calm voice within each storm,
the lamp inside my darkness
and guidance along this road.
You are the hidden treasure.
You are the pearl of great price.
You are the one who occupies
the God-shaped hole within my life,
that no other can ever fill.
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